Should You Be Alarmed by Chinese Companies Using QQ Mailbox for Contacts?
Curious about why so many Chinese companies use qq.com for their contact email? Explore the debate in this post.
Cross-Border Trade Dispute
Case Analysis of a Soybean Cargo Damage Compensation Dispute in China
The case revolves around a soybean cargo damage compensation dispute, which was adjudicated by the Xiamen Maritime Court. It involved multiple foreign parties (from Brazil, Singapore, Liberia, and Greece), the issuance of an anti-suit injunction in the UK, and London arbitration proceedings.
How to Handle Chinese Sellers’ Price Increases in Steel Trade
If a Chinese seller unilaterally raises the price in an international steel trade transaction, it can be a challenging situation to handle. Here are some steps you can consider taking to address the issue effectively.
Fraudulent Activities in Steel Sourcing from China: Safeguarding Your Business
Sourcing steel from China can sometimes expose you to various fraudulent activities.
What if Different SGS Branches have Different Inspection Results when Purchasing from China?
You’d better choose a branch of SGS as your quality assurance agency in advance.
Do Not Commit to a New Delivery Date in Case of Delays in Purchasing Goods from China
You will lose the chance to claim if you keep agreeing to new delivery dates after delays.
Serving Judgments to China-based Defendants by Mail? Think Twice
It will impede the enforcement of this judgment in China, says the Ministry of Justice (MOJ). And the MOJ is not bluffing.
Can Foreign Judicial Documents Be Served to a Recipient in China by Mail From Abroad? – Service of Process and Hague Service Convention Series (2)
No. The Ministry of Justice is the only legal authority to receive requests for service of judicial document from abroad.
How to Use Emails as Evidence in Litigation in China?
Email is the main communication tool in cross-border transactions. It is common, for instance, for many international trade contracts to be concluded, modified, performed or terminated directly by emails.
Application of CISG in Arbitration in China: A Case Study with CIETAC
A study on how the CISG is applied by CIETAC sheds light on the ins and outs of its application in arbitration in China.
A Chinese Company Asks You to Pay to Its Bank Account outside China? It May Be a Scam.
Because it might deny afterward that it was its account, and thus that it received your payment.
Application of the CISG by Chinese Courts
A recent study on the Application of the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods in Chinese Courts provides a perspective into how Chinese courts apply and interpret the CISG.
Export Pause in Yiwu: Chinese Wholesale Hub Faces COVID Lockdown
On 11 Aug. 2022, Yiwu launched a 3-day lockdown due to COVID-19 epidemic control. On 14 Aug., the government of Yiwu issued another notice to extend the lockdown period by 7 days, that is, to August 20, 2022.
Is CISG Automatically Applicable in China?
The answer is YES, as long as the international sales of goods contracts are concluded between parties whose places of business are in different Contracting States of the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (the “CISG”). In such cases, the Chinese courts shall apply the Convention automatically.
How to Prove Your Claim in a Chinese court
In international trades, many traders do not always use formal contracts when doing business in China. Instead, they use simple purchase orders (POs) and proforma invoices (PIs), which do not cover all the details of the transaction.
Why Does the Lawyer Appointed by SINOSURE Ask Me to Pay Even in Case of Chinese Exporter’s Fraud?
Have you ever encountered with the situation where the lawyers appointed by China Export & Credit Insurance Corporation (hereinafter referred to as “SINOSURE”) to collect the payment for goods from you?
How Do I Take Legal Action Against a Chinese Company?
You need to determine where you are going to sue, and what law is applicable to your case. If you are planning to file a lawsuit in China, then we have prepared 8 tips for you in this article to help you evaluate your potential legal action.
Sue a Company in China: What Will Be Considered as Contracts by Chinese Judges
You have to prove the specific transaction agreed in the contract during the lawsuit in China.
Sue a Company in China: How Do Chinese Judges Treat Evidence?
What evidence should you prepare? Documentary evidence (physical documents), electronic documents, and recordings are all necessary in this regard.
Debt Collections in China: Enforce Your US Judgment in China and You Will Have a Surprise!
Good news for the creditors with a US judgment! Now, American civil/commercial judgments are highly likely to be recognized and enforced in China.